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Exhaust intermediate pipe fit
Posted: 14 Apr 2013, 23:13
by waltraud
I can't remember if the knuckle end of this stainless intermediate pipe needs a semi triangular gasket like the back box or just an olive- if olive does it need paste or suchlike? Thanks.
Re: Exhaust intermediate pipe fit
Posted: 15 Apr 2013, 05:11
by itchyfeet
Olive thats why there is a loose part
I would not bother with paste
Re: Exhaust intermediate pipe fit
Posted: 15 Apr 2013, 07:49
by waltraud
So if mine is blowing a bit - it is- after 2 years, could this be resolved by tightening or is a new olive indicated? Should it be wet when fitted- missus.
Re: Exhaust intermediate pipe fit
Posted: 15 Apr 2013, 08:13
by Ian Hulley
waltraud wrote:So if mine is blowing a bit - it is- after 2 years, could this be resolved by tightening or is a new olive indicated? Should it be wet when fitted- missus.
I've always found that those olives are better fitted with a bit of paste ... as our friend say's you shouldn't need it BUT it certainly does help.
Re: Exhaust intermediate pipe fit
Posted: 15 Apr 2013, 11:36
by California Dreamin
waltraud wrote:So if mine is blowing a bit - it is- after 2 years, could this be resolved by tightening or is a new olive indicated? Should it be wet when fitted- missus.
Olives are about the only joint that I wouldn't use a smear of paste on.....just don't think it would make any difference. However, if both olive and flange are corroded then I can see how a smear would help.
Definately tighten first, it could be all it needs.
Martin
Re: Exhaust intermediate pipe fit
Posted: 18 Apr 2013, 19:08
by waltraud
Tightened it, no probs now. Interesting that my ss flared edge nuts were a bit loose as they should grip well having a cerated edge. I use stainless Allen head m8 bolts and stainless nuts with a flange.